The Standard of Care

Description

An interdisciplinary team is put together to consider the adoption of a new AI tool designed to read MRI and X-ray data to predict autoimmune diseases. While the tool both saves cost and helps with timely clinical interventions, it also raises concerns regarding its applicability to patients with complex medical needs. The diverse interdisciplinary team consists of members in finance, laboratory services, health promotion, social work, and a seasoned business consultant with experience working in hospital settings. With the implications of the technology, differing professional values are evident and conflict management styles surface. Such tensions highlight the importance of collaboration and conflict transformation so that innovations support both organization’s goals and equitable care for patients.